{"product_id":"vintage-1965-bulova-23-jewel-watch-with-turquoise-and-mother-of-pearl-inlay-band-not-working","title":"Vintage 1965 Bulova 23 Jewel Watch with Turquoise and Mother of Pearl Inlay Band NOT WORKING","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA small oval Bulova dial sits between band ends inlaid with turquoise, mother of pearl, and deep black shell, like a desert sky passing from day into night. The case back date code marks the watch as 1965, during the golden era of Bulova’s 23 jewel mechanical movements. Pear-shaped lugs and a softly brushed bezel add mid-century polish, and the U.S.A. expansion band slips easily over the hand. It joins classic American watchmaking with Southwestern inlay in one distinctive piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10K rolled gold plate (RGP) bezel, stainless steel case back, inlaid stone and shell band ends, stainless steel expansion band\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarkings: Bulova 23 on the dial; case back stamped Bulova 10K RGP Bezel, Stainless Steel Back, L5 (1965 date code); U.S.A. on the expansion band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle \/ design notes: Oval case with brushed bezel and pear-shaped lugs, Southwestern-style inlay band ends with rope-edge borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone or material notes: Turquoise-colored stone, mother of pearl, and black shell or stone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: 23 jewel mechanical wind-up movement, expansion band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Silver, turquoise, pearl white, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition, spotting on the dial, light wear on the band ends. NOT WORKING, could need a battery or more to work, MISSING GLASS FACE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurement: Expandable, fits a size 5.5 wrist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollected by Mineral and Matter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mineral and Matter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68300599296235,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/9569\/files\/3green_2.png?v=1793229963","url":"https:\/\/mineralandmatter.com\/products\/vintage-1965-bulova-23-jewel-watch-with-turquoise-and-mother-of-pearl-inlay-band-not-working","provider":"Mineral and Matter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}